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Sunday, May 20, 2012

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Ex-Rolling Hills Clerk Denied Parole

78 Year Old G-Rock Great Grandmother Receives GED Sullivan, dropped out of high school to get married, but later earned a GED. She encouraged her parents to do the same.

by Amanda Smith (TBC) Alyssa Stewart of Rolling Hills, who was convicted for embezzling $100,000 from the Town of Rolling Hills, and was up for parole this month, has reportedly been denied parole earlier this week, and shall continue to serve out her sentence.

Bingham-Shippert hoped to finish what she started so many years ago, but life waylaid the dream.

After her husband's death, she and widower Dossie Shippert became friends and eventually she agreed to marry him.

His wife died a year before her husband on the same day, Nov. 30. It was also the day Bingham had a pacemaker installed two years before his death.

Stewart worked as the clerk/ treasurer for the Town of Rollig Hills from 2006-2007, was charged in October of 2007 with several felonies related to the embezzlement. She was sentenced to two concurrent terms of 5-10 years for felony larceny and ordered to pay the Town of Rolling Hills restitution in the amount of $100,000.00 of which under $800.00 of that has been paid.

“I am very pleased with the parole boards decision on Alyssa’s case. She did the crime and now she needs to do the time and continue to pay her restution that she owes the town.” stated the Mayor of Rolling Hills Devonie Mueller.

Stewart will be up for parole again in one year.

Lander Asks For Help From "America's Most Wanted" LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — Lander police are hoping "America's Most Wanted" can help them find a fugitive wanted for sexual abuse of a minor.

Forty-four-year-old Wes Nebecker has been missing since November, when detectives attempted to serve him with a warrant in the case but couldn't find him.

Chief Jim Carey said police asked "America's Most Wanted" to feature the case. KOVE-AM (http://bit.ly/JiYFzc ) reported that producers were in town on Thursday to gather information about the case.

Shippert came down with Parkinson's disease, and she cared for him until his needs required a nursing home.

Sullivan still encouraged her mother to go for her GED. Stricken with cancer, she didn't live to see that dream come true.

Lanay Bingham-Shippert listens to a commencement speech during her GED graduation ceremony Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Eastern Wyoming College in Douglas, Wyo. Bingham-Shippert, 78, left school after ninth grade to elope with her husband, but resumed her formal education more than 60 years later with encouragement from her family. (AP Photo/Star-Tribune, Alan Rogers) ELYSIA CONNER,Casper StarTribune (AP) — Lanay Bingham-Shippert graduated just in time to celebrate the 60th reunion of her high school class.

"It is never too late to finish what you started when it comes to schooling," the 78-year-old said. That's what she had planned to tell her General Equivalency Diploma class at Eastern Wyoming College as a speaker at Saturday's graduation ceremony.

In the Glenrock Recreation Center where she took her GED classes through an outreach program, she now tutors other students.

Nesbecker was arrested in November of 2010 for allegedly providing drugs to a minor. That investigation led to allegations of sexual abuse.

"She was such a good example for younger students," teacher Shirley Cain said. BinghamShippert arrived on time and did her homework. Before walking across the stage for her GED, a ceremony inducted her into the National Adult Education Honor Society. The adult education program at Eastern Wyoming College also named Bingham-Shippert Student of the Month for March.

Nesbecker's cell phone was tracked to an area near the north rim of the Grand Canyon and his vehicle was found in December on a remote road. Carey says federal investigators think he may have left the country.

Cain pointed to the star in the classroom with BinghamShippert's name, which in March joined 43 other successful GED students in the Glenrock outreach program.

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She's a star to her children.

Her daughter Audrey Langley sent out announcements emblazoned with the words "our shining star" for the graduation and after-party she threw.

Langley remembers the afternoon her mother called to say, "I passed!"

"She worried big time over that math test," Langley said.

"We were celebrating over the phone."

Langley never worried.

"Mom always does what she says she's going to do," she said. "She is a lot tougher than she looks."

When a trailer needed to be loaded or hooked to a vehicle, Bingham-Shippert didn't wait around for someone else to do it. She lived through losing a husband after 46 years of marriage and another after 12 years, caring for both before they died.

Bingham-Shippert left school and married the man who would become the father of her children, Arden Bingham, the summer after her freshman year in Craig, Colo. He was 18 and had already left school to work in the oil industry. She worked in restaurants, then as a secretary, twice as a school bus driver and once as a security guard in a coal mine as they moved over the years through energy communities across Wyoming. The couple raised four children together.

Heart disease forced her husband to retire to Glenrock, where he owned property. But they were able to enjoy traveling together for a few years.

One of their children, Glenda

"When I actually decided to do it," Bingham-Shippert said, "I thought, 'I'm going to do this in memory of her and in honor of her, as well as for myself.'"

Shortly before her second husband died, Bingham-Shippert told him she'd follow her dream of finishing her high school education, and he was happy for her.

It came down to one math test.

She'd failed by two questions, so she returned to the Glenrock classroom to study more. But the scores in the pretests grew successively worse the more she studied. That's when she learned there is such a thing as studying too hard. Her teachers told her to close her book, wait two days and retake the real test.

When the teacher picked up the test from the automatic grader, she didn't give it back right away. She held out her other hand to shake BinghamShippert's. She'd passed by 40 points.

"We hugged and jumped up and down," Bingham-Shippert said. A young GED student overheard and joined in with a hug and a kiss. Bingham-Shippert walked into the Glenrock classroom to show Cain her test, and the scene replayed.

While math was tough, Bingham-Shippert had no problem with reading and other subjects, thanks to a dedicated tutor and large print. Two eye conditions left her blind in the right eye, so everything took longer, she said.

That's one reason she encourages all the young people in her neighborhood to stay in school. It's harder to go back later, and young people can't get by without an education like she could. She tells them the same thing she wrote in her Continued Page 2

Bird Endorses Sorge

by Tammy Taylor (TBC)

At twenty years of age, most young people are still trying to figure out who they are, what they want to be and which direction their life will take them.

Chris Sorge, on the other hand, seems to know exactly who he is. Sorge is a 20-year-old Eastern Wyoming College student who is running for the Wyoming’s House District 6 seat.

Chris became interested in politics at a young age. When he was 14, one of his teachers’ aides was at the time the Vice President of the Democratic party in Nebraska. She introduced him to Adrian Smith, who was running for an open seat in the Nebraska’s 3rd District. Sorge worked on Smith’s first campaign as a volunteer going door-to-door and participating in rallies. Smith won the election. Two years later, Sorge was chosen for the Youth Advisory Council Board for Smith’s second election, which Smith also won. Sorge was then invited by Adrian Smith to the Nebraska Republican Party Founders’ Day Celebration. The guest speaker was former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney. After that, Sorge did campaign work for Dave Heineman, who at the time was running for Governor of Nebraska and still holds that position, as well as Mike Johanns’ campaign for Senate, which he won.

After coming down with a serious case of Whooping Cough his senior year in high school, Sorge missed so much school that the school board told him he would not graduate. However, due to his dogged determination, Sorge had already acquired his GED before the rest of his graduating class walked across the stage.

He enrolled at Eastern Wyoming College in the summer of 2010 and is currently working toward a political science degree. Sorge had the opportunity during the last legislative session to do an internship in Cheyenne. He was able to observe Wyoming representatives at work and it was there that Chris decided that he would run for the District 6 seat against Republican Richard Cannady.

House District #6 is a seat that represents part of Douglas, all of Glenrock, all of Rolling Hills and part of Esterbrook. Richard Cannady has represented district #6 since 2009. When asked how Sorge thinks he will differ from Cannady, he responded “I like how one of the papers described Cannady as having a quiet demeanor.” Sorge is outspoken. “I plan on taking a stand on hard issues” he says. Sorge elaborated by stating “I was raised on Christian family values and I am not going to forget my grass roots. It’s where I started.” He is staunchly pro-life, he sup-

ports the 2nd amendment, and believes in tough immigration laws. He is against governmentrun healthcare.

As for his age, Sorge feels that is an advantage. Like most young adults his age, he has access to several different forms of communication. He likes the idea of getting to and returning his email quickly, he texts and takes advantage of the internet.

If elected, Sorge plans on creating a board of business owners from both Glenrock and Douglas, some high school students or other constituents. He would like to be able to meet with this board when he is home on the weekends from legislative sessions in Cheyenne and discuss what is going on during legislative session so that the community is informed.

One issue of great importance to Chris Sorge is the condition of Wyoming roads. “The roads fund is bankrupt” he stated. According to Sorge, a bill was introduced during the last legislative session to take the revenue from speeding tickets, which are currently given to the school districts where the infractions occur, and move that into Wyoming Department of Transportation.

This could help fund road repairs and maintenance. When questioned about taking those funds from the school district, Sorge responded “School buses have to go over those bridges, too.”

Sorge also recognizes that District 6 is made up in large part by coal miners, power plant and wind farm workers as well as ranchers, so energy and agriculture will play a factor in the election for him and Sorge plans to fight for what is in the best interest of his constituents.

“Sorge looks to be a good candidate,” states Mayor Devonie Mueller of Rolling Hills. “The biggest thing I like about him is his age, I wish more of our youth and younger adults would step up to the plate and help run the country.”

Sorge will turn 21 on May 30, 2012, just two days before the filing deadline. Despite his age, he is determined to make his mark in politics and seems to be headed in the right direction.

The Glenrock Bird Central endorses candidate Sorge for House District 6. Recognizing Sorge’s dedication to Legislate and improving the district that House 6 covers.

Community Message Board

Special Olympiads From Natrona/Converse Medal at Wyoming’s Summer Games

by Amanda Smith (TBC)

The Town of Rolling Hills - Where the deer and Antelope really do play! If you haven’t done so already, check out the Town of Rolling Hills great website. Chock full of information so be sure and check it out: www.rollinghillswy.org

Meetings in Glenrock Where: The Senior Center East Door (thrift store entrance.)

When: Monday nights from 7pm - 8pm

American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9

American Legion Jessie Martin Post # 9 is a non-profit organization in Glenrock. They can be reached at #307-436-4908 or m1f1w111@ yahoo.com

American Red Cross

American Red Cross has a local office located in Casper WY. They are located at 318 West “B” Street and can be reached at #307-2378436, Fax#307-265-0324, or emailed to wilkinsonh@usa.redcross. org. Their web page is www.wyomingredcross.org. Like them on Facebook.

Glenrock Library News

Over eight hundred Special Olympiads and volunteers showed up for the 2012 Special Olympics Summer games in Wyoming May 10-12th in Laramie. Teams from all over the state numbering 600 athletes, including Douglas, Wheatland, Sheridan and Casper completed in everything from Basketball to Track and Aquatics during the three day event.

The 2012 games took places in several areas of Laramie including Deti Stadium, where track and field events took place, and at the University of Wyoming Field House where basketball games and powerlifting competitions took place. Other events such as the aquatic events took plea in the Laramie Community Recreation Center and the Wyoming School of Gymnastics, where gymnastic events took place.

"This is really great, I just love that the players can shine during these summer games." Stated the

Casper teams basketball coach Glenn Mendoza.

The Casper team took home the gold in Three on Three basketball that was played in a two day competition on Thursday and Friday. Douglas took home the bronze in Basketball while Sheridan took home the Silver.

The weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the Wyoming Summer games, and opening ceremonies were celebrated on Thursday night in the High School outdoor stadium, complete with a flag ceremony by the Boy Scouts and a light and siren procession by the Laramie Police Department and Wyoming Highway Patrol. Laramie Police officers carried the torch onto the stadium field, lighting the main Olympic Torch that stood proudly center stage. And in the background a fellow oOympiad proudly stated over a microphone, as the crowd joined in:

William, Emma Top Baby Names In Wyoming (AP) — Wyoming parents liked William and Emma the most when selecting names for their babies last year.

There were 7,336 births to Wyoming resident mothers during 2011, which was down slightly from 7,541 in 2010.

The Wyoming Department of Health's Vital Statistics Services Program says William was followed by Jacob, Jackson, Parker, Mason and Liam as the top boy names.

For 2011, there was an average of 20 births a day in the state.

Sept. 6 was the most active day for births with 33; April 3 was the slowest day with two.

For girls, Emma was the number one name chosen in 2011, followed by Olivia, Sophia, Addison, Isabella and Madison.

There were 120 sets of twins born in 2011. And the year's largest baby weighed 11 pounds, 13 ounces.

Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me brave in the attempt.

Gude!! Hello in Pidgin English from the library! Visit our Mango Foreign Language database on line. Find out how to get connected. There are over 80 languages to choose from. Learn from the comfort of your own home. This database comes to us courtesy of the state library.

Congratulations to all our graduates!! Wherever you go remember, there is a library nearby!! As one of our board of trustees stated so well, “Support your local library, it’s one of the only free resources still in existence. So as you go off into the world you will value the free stuff!!

SUMMER READING!! Registration starts June 4. We have diligently been getting things together. Our themes this summer are Dream Big, Read for the juvenile group, Own the Night for the teen group and Under the Covers for our adults out there.

The program starts June 4 and goes through July 25. Come in and check us out!!

Both libraries in Douglas and Glenrock will be closed Wednesday, May 23 for a collaborated staff meeting. We are sorry for the inconvenience but we will reopen the following day with our regular hours.

For Read Me A Story May 19 – May 26: Dream Weaver by Jonathan London. The Twelve Days of Summer by Jan Andrews.

Pick up the phone and dial 436-2353 to listen to a great story!!

The Casper team consisted of players from Casper and Glenrock’s own Tucker Smith. They took home the Gold on Friday afternnon. Photo © Amanda Smith

We’re on the web at http:wyldweb.state.wy.us/glen or at www. conversecountylibrary.org. Our phone number is 436-2573. Fax number is 436-8525. Be sure to “friend” us on Facebook!! Just look up Glenrock Library.

Glenrock Olympiads Jeremy (front) and J.T. (back) run the Torch with local Glenrock PD who passed the torch along to Douglas on its way to Laramie for Wyoming Summer games May 10-12. Photo © Tammy Taylor Community Baptist Church, 301 S 2nd St, Glenrock, Regular Information: Worship service 10:30 AM Sundays, nursery provided. Sunday School 9:00 AM. Every month: open communion first Sunday, potluck last Sunday at noon. Info: 436-9091.

Church of Christ, acappella, 420 S 2nd St - worship service communion 10:00, sermon 10:15 Sundays; Bible study Wed, 6 PM. Assembly of God, 201 N 3rd St - 10:00 Sundays.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 939 W Birch St Regular Info: worship service with communion 8:30 AM Sundays, children's Sunday School after service; Bible study Mon 7 PM, 10 AM Wed. Church of the Resurrection, 506 W Birch St - worship service 8:30 AM Sundays.

St. Louis Catholic Church, 601 S 5th St: Regular Information: Mass Sat 5:30 PM, Sunday 9 AM and 7 PM. For more information, call 436-9529 Glenrock Baptist Church, a Bible-believing New Testament Church, 125 N 7th St - Sunday Bible study 9:45 AM, Sunday morning service 11 AM, Sunday potluck 12:30 PM, Sunday afternoon service 2 PM, Wed evening service 7 PM. Les Potter, 3153218.

GED Great Grandmother Continued From Front Page speech for the commencement: "It is not like that in this 21st century, an employer will not even look at you if you don't have a high school diploma or a GED. Your chances of getting ahead in this day and age is not too promising."

She also tells those who took a detour in their education that it's not too late.

"It's worth it," she said, adding she enjoyed achieving a goal and meeting people in the process.

A friend recently asked if she ever gets bored or lonesome living alone. Her answer is, "Not yet."

She's lost family members and friends who would be proud.

But she celebrated Saturday with those left. Eleven greatgrandchildren also congratulated her this graduation and Mother's Day weekend.

Friends at the Glenrock Senior Center she frequents cheered for her too, and she'll attend her high school class reunion this summer.

"My children's father once said if I was to fall in a river, the rescuers would need to look for me upstream as I usually did things backwards," she said. "My husband was right, I did it backwards, but I did it."

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 219 Lookout Dr, 4362217. Sacrament meeting, Sunday, 9:00 AM. Visitors welcome.

Sunday School, 10:10.

Glenrock First Southern Baptist Chapel, 485 E Birch St, 2516688. Sunday services 10:45 AM and 6:00 PM; Sunday School 9:30 AM; youth at Boys and Girls Club 5:30 PM. Tuesday Men's Bible Study at Rec Center 6:30 PM. Wed service 7:00 PM. Christ Episcopal Church, 415 W Cedar St, 436-8804; Sunday service and Sunday School, 9:30 AM.

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G-Rock GHS Band/Choir Rock Judges Proves G-Rock’s “Got Talent”

Converse County Primary Election Information Primary Election Proclamation Converse County, State of Wyoming May 17, 2012 – First day for filing application for nomination of election. Federal and State candidates file with the Secretary of State. County and Precinct Committee candidates file with the County Clerk. Municipal candidates file with the City/Town Clerk. Nomination forms [excluding federal, state and municipal] may be picked up at the County Clerk’s Office.

June 1, 2012 – Last day for filing application for nomination of election.

From left to right: Cole Nelson-Trombone, Bass Guitar, Caitlyn Kumpula- Flute, Jessica Grant- Clarinet, and Aspen Hanks-Percussion. Photo courtesy Barb Kumpula.

by Tammy Taylor (TBC)

scores of I for superior, II for excellent, III for good, IV for fair or V for poor.

GHS brought their Concert Band and Jazz Band, as well as multiple ensembles, duets, and solos. When asked about the performance of his bands, Jeremy Huck stated “Overall we did very well, even though some of our scores were not as high as others.”

Glenrock High School band and choir groups rocked the house at their District Music Festival April 12th and 13th.

Held at both Casper College and Kelly Walsh High School, the music festival is an opportunity for local high school bands and choirs to perform before a panel of judges. Each group gets to perform typically two or three songs and then they are scored by the judges. After that, the judges get to spend about ten minutes with the group, giving them pointers and tips on how the can improve their performance.

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Huck’s jazz band and concert bands scored I, which was superior. Huck acknowledged that he spends his time focusing on those larger groups during practice time.

He further explained that the smaller groups and solos are basically self-taught. “Those small groups learn their pieces with little or no help from

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the teacher. They are almost entirely student-driven.”

Despite that, there were 19 small groups or solos that received I, or superior rating and 13 small groups or solos received a II, or excellent rating.

As for the choirs, Glenrock’s New Attitude select choir received a II (excellent) rating. Glenrock brought three smaller choir groups or solos that received a I (superior), seven that received a II, and five that received a III. All the groups had a great time. They enjoyed the opportunity to learn something from the panel of judges and certainly showed the district that Glenrock has talent!

August 6, 2012- Last day for VOTER REGISTRATION FOR PRIMARY ELECTION. All voters will be allowed to register to vote at the polls on Election Day. If you are unable to be at the polls, you may vote absentee at the Courthouse or receive an absentee ballot by mail, provided you are registered to vote 14-days prior to the election date. You may also register to vote at the Courthouse during the 14-day prior period prior to the election, provided you cast your ballot immediately after registering to vote.

If you require assistance to vote by reason of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write, a person of your choice may help you. If you have questions regarding the accessibility of your polling place, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 3582244.

candidates to file campaign receipts and expenditures for the August 19, 2008 Primary Election.

October 30, 2012– Campaign receipts reports due.

November 6, 2012– General Election.

November 16, 2012– Last day for candidates, committees and PACs to file campaign receipts and expenditures for the General Election, November 6, 2012.

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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic provides quality basic medical care to the communities of Glenrock and Rolling Hills. Unlike other Rural Health Clinics, Oregon Trail is part of Memorial Hospital of Converse County, one of the most trusted healthcare providers in the area. Memorial Hospital operates Oregon Trail RHC as an extension of care. The clinic is connected to the hospital by a dedicated high-speed network, and more importantly, dedicated providers who ensure their patients receive the best possible care.

Our clinic, combined with some of the most respected healthcare providers in the area, creates a unique healthcare experience for Glenrock and its neighbors.

In addition to stuffy noses, sore throats, and wellness exams, the clinic staff also perform EKG’s, minor surgery procedures, women’s health services, blood tests, physicals, and much more.

Carla Bloem, PA-C, and her team provide healthcare services Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM; closed over the noon hour.

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Glenrock resident Carla Bloem is a Certified Physician’s Assistant trained and licensed to practice medicine in Wyoming under the supervision of Memorial Hospital doctors. Carla has been treating family and friends in Glenrock for more than a decade.

Her background in medicine and love for Carla Bloem, PA-C small town living provides Glenrock area residents the perfect mix of Advanced Medicine and Hometown Care. Carla’s experience, combined with the clinic’s diagnostic services, ensures Glenrock area residents have access to basic health services close to home.

In addition to Carla, Dr. Brian Retherford— Memorial Hospital’s Board Certified obstetrician and gynecologist—also sees patients at Oregon Trail Rural Health Clinic.

Dr. Retherford is trained in a broad array of women’s reproductive health issues as well as all aspects of pregnancy healthcare. He Dr. Brian Retherford performs yearly gynecological checks and deals with common women’s disorders such as endometriosis, infertility, urinary incontinence, and menstrual problems. Dr. Retherford also performs minimally invasive surgeries for gynecological disorders.

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1 Democrat Committeewoman for each precinct 2-year term NON-PARTISAN OFFICERS TO BE NOMINATED City of Douglas 2 Councilpersons 4-year term Town of Glenrock 1 Mayor 2 year unexpired term 1 Councilperson 2 year unexpired term 2 Councilpersons 4-year term Town of Lost Springs 1 Councilperson 2-year unexpired term 2 Councilpersons 4-year term Town of Rolling Hills 2 Councilpersons 4-year term GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 6th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2012 August 8, 2012 – First day to file for School Board trustee application for election with the County Clerk.

August 27, 2012 – Last day to file for School Board trustee application for election with the County Clerk.

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Glenrock Cemetery District 3 Trustees 4-year term Glenrock Hospital District 3 Trustees 4-year term Conservation District 1 Rural Trustee 4-year term 1 Urban Trustee 4-year term The General Election Ballot will also include: Constitutional Amendments State Judicial Officers for Retention May 7, 2012 – First day to file [with Secretary of State’s Office] for retention.

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South Porcupine Coal Lease Sale Winning Bid Over $446 Million The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office announced that BTU Western Resources, Inc., a subsidiary of Peabody, submitted a successful bid of $446,031,863.88 ($1.11 per mineable ton) for the South Porcupine Field Coal Tract, located in the Powder River Basin adjacent to the North Antelope Rochelle Mine.

to a LBA filed by BTU Western Resources, Inc., Gillette, Wyo. They were the lone bidder at the sale.

U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs.

Once a lease is issued, an annual rental payment of $3 per acre is required, along with a royalty payment of 12.5 percent of the value of coal produced by surface mining methods.

The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which operates on a $1.1 billion budget.

The successful bid met or exceeded BLM's estimate of the fair market value of the tract and was accepted.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land – the most of any Federal agency.

The 3,243.03 acre South Porcupine Field Coal Tract contains an estimated 401.83 million tons of mineable coal. The coal resource to be offered consists of all reserves recoverable by surface mining methods.

This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation.

The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The lease-by application (LBA) tract is adjacent to the North Antelope Rochelle Mine. The tract was offered for sale in response

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLM-managed land contributed more than $130 billion to the

The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

Weekly Us Oil, Gas Rig Count Up By 12 To 1,986 HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is up 12 this week to 1,986.

Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported Friday that 1,382 rigs were exploring for oil and 600 were looking for gas. Four were

listed as miscellaneous. A year ago this week, Baker Hughes reported 1,830 rigs.

Pennsylvania declined by four rigs and Arkansas by one.

Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, New Mexico gained three rigs; California and West Virginia each gained two; and Alaska, Colorado and North Dakota were up one apiece.

The rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981 and bottomed at 488 in 1999.

Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming were unchanged.

Bomb Threat Cancels Eastern Shoshone Meeting RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a bomb threat which canceled a meeting to discuss alleged problems at the Eastern Shoshone Housing Authority.

One attendee told the Riverton Ranger (http://bit.ly/LJ67k8) that the threat happened shortly after leaders declared there were enough people present to proceed with the meeting.

About 110 people gathered for Saturday's General Council meeting at Rocky Mountain Hall in Fort Washakie were evacuated because of the threat.

FBI spokesman Dave Joly confirmed the agency is among those investigating the threat.

Tribal members signed a petition

calling for the meeting because of concerns with the housing authority. Housing authority officials say the petition was circulated because of bitterness over the firing of previous board members.

Five managers were terminated after a General Council meeting in February 2010.

Wyo. Ranks 2nd For Workplace Fatality MEAD GRUVER ---Cheyenne (AP) Wyoming had the nation's second-highest rate of fatal workplace accidents in 2010 amid a post-recession rebound in oil and gas development, according to newly released figures from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The deadliest U.S. mine accident in 40 years gave West Virginia the highest rate. The explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine claimed 29 of the 95 people killed in workplace accidents in West Virginia in 2010.

That year in Wyoming, workplace accidents claimed 33 lives, up from 19 in 2009.

Wyoming ranked fourth for its workplace fatality rate in 2009 but has been first or second nine of the past 10 years.

The state's consistently high workplace death rate reflects an energy industry that employs a relatively large portion of Wyoming's workforce, compared with less dangerous jobs, officials said.

Five of Wyoming's workplace deaths in 2010 were in the state's mining sector, which includes oil and gas extraction as well as Wyoming's vast coal industry. That's up from three in 2009.

In 2008, 33 people died from workplace accidents, including eight deaths in mining and oil and gas extraction.

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ing following the 2007-2009 recession contributed to the increase in deadly workplace accidents in the state, said John Ysebaert, standards and compliance administrator for the Wyoming Workers' Safety and Compensation Division.

"There's no way around it.

The fatality rate is alarming," Ysebaert said. "It is absolutely in our crosshairs. Not a good statistic."

Those killed by workplace accidents in Wyoming in 2010 included: — Mark Wolling, a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patroller caught in an avalanche — Boyd Bannan, a laborer for Buck Creek Freight who was crushed by nearly 50 tons of well casing joints 40 miles north of Lusk — Elvin Loggins, a welder crushed by a large section of pipe in Sweetwater County while working on a natural gas pipeline for Snelson Companies Inc. "These are human beings we're talking about," said Dan Neal, executive director of the Equality State Policy Center. "We still believe strongly that nobody should be killed or maimed just because they went to work one day."

The state government watchdog and lobbying group has made raising awareness of workplace safety one of its top priorities, he said.

Wyoming's 2010 workplace fatality rate was 12.9 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers, up from 7.5 in 2009 and 12.5 in 2008. West Virginia's rate in 2010, the most recent year of available data, was 13.7. Ranking third was Alaska with a rate of 11.5.

States with relatively few mining and agriculture jobs ranked better: New Hampshire had the lowest rate, 0.9, and Massachusetts was second-best, 1.8.

Wyoming's workplace fatality rate has tracked fairly closely to the trend of worker deaths in the oil and gas industry nationwide: 107 in 2010, 68 in 2009 and 120 in 2008.

State officials including Gov. Matt Mead have taken several steps recently to try to improve Wyoming's workplace safety. They include appropriating money to hire seven workplace safety consultants to work with employers to make their work environments safer.

The approach emphasizes working with businesses on a voluntary basis rather than stepping in and issuing citations only after an accident has occurred.

"I think the governor has got the executive branch moving as quickly as it can," Neal said. "We're pleased to see the commitment, and hopefully we'll see the numbers go down."

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE TOWN OF ROLLING HILLS GOVERNING BODY MEETING

May 1, 2012 Tammy Taylor (TBC) The Town of Rolling Hills met on May 1, 2012 for their regularly-scheduled Governing Body Meeting. Those present included Mayor Mueller; Council Members Dority, Maines and Laird; and Attorney Frank Peasley. Absent members included Council Member Hall.

Jill Kingston with the Glenrock Senior Center discussed the activities of the Senior Center with the Council and requested consideration of funding for the upcoming fiscal year in the amount of $5000. The Center currently services 700 senior citizens in Converse County, approximately 6% of those are from Rolling Hills. In addition to servicing senior citizens, the Center provides public transportation county-wide for those with disabilities aging 18 to 59 years old. The Glenrock Senior Center will be combining with the Douglas Senior Center to reduce administrative costs; however, the services provided will be the same with two locations.

Mary Kay Kindt with the Glenrock Area Chamber of Commerce discussed the activities of the Chamber with the Council and requested consideration of funding for the upcoming fiscal year in the amount of $3000. The Chamber has promoted Rolling Hills along with Glenrock at the same time instead of being the Glenrock Area. The Chamber’s goal for this year is to get insurance for their business members.

Margaret Farley with the Booster Club discussed the activities of this organization with the Council and requested consideration of funding for the upcoming fiscal year. With regard to the students in Rolling Hills, the booster club has provided funding for 36 middle school basketball players, 22 middle and high school volleyball players, 15 middle and high school wrestlers, 10 high school drama students, 25 middle and high school band students, 12 middle and high school choir students, 5 middle and high school cross country runner, 20 middle and high school track athletes, 10 middle and high school FFCLA students, 2 high school FBLA students, and 40 students who attended post prom activities and the homecoming tailgate party. The money donated by the Town goes toward 26 different organizations within the high school. The middle school has one fund so sponsors are asked what they need and may get more from the booster club, i.e. a portion of the cost for travel pants for boys and girls basketball teams and a table cover for games with the Booster Club and Herder insignias. The Booster Club also pays for hospitality rooms for tournaments, both sports and drama. They offer five $100 scholarships to students whose parents are members of the Booster Club. The scholarships help pay for national event participation, as the school district does not provide funding for any event past the state competition. New banners for the high school gymnasium are purchased. The Booster Club also provided shirts to high school students who participate in the summer fitness challenge and purchased door prizes for outstanding students. In the future and with the assistance of the Chamber of Commerce, the Booster Club is also wanting to do fund raising and help purchase a rams statue to be placed at the high school. The Booster Club stated that it appreciates the Town’s contribution and did not ask for a specific amount.

Mayor Mueller updated the Council on Trees for Trash, stating that it would take place at the landfill on May 5, 2012. She also stated that Rocky Mountain Power is offering a program in which they would remove old freezers and refrigerators from residences.

Council Member Maines informed Council that the Zoning Committee would be holding a public work session on May 3, 2012, at 6:30pm to discuss the ordinance regarding businesses within the town limits.

Regarding some maintenance updates. Mayor Mueller stated the bulletin boards have been replaced and will be locked due to minutes being removed and to stay in compliance with state statutes. Council discussed L. Meyer’s budget request for the purchase of reflectors and flag pole maintenance was discussed.

Council reviewed the construction schedule for South Badger Road. They received the schedule from WLC regarding dates of work completion

by Knife River. The Council requested updates be posted on Facebook and also discussed the postcard notification.

a lower rate. The mortgage encumbers all the property therefore it is important to maintain the budget so that the loan can be paid. There is not a prepayment penalty. This documentation is only for this phase of the water project; a new note will be drafted for each phase. The commencement date of payment is after preconditions are met.

CEPI will primarily submit the prerequisites. The Town’s next step will be to prepare a resolution approving the agreements once the drafts are finalized by the State. A motion was approved for the draft of the water supply project from the WWDC and to let the State know so the Town can move forward with the approval of a resolution.

Rolling Hills resident Michelle Maines addressed the Council regarding issues with a neighboring property at 20 South Badger. She stated that she has dealt with horses breaking out and noncleanup of manure. A carport from 20 S Badger blew onto her property and has not been retrieved.

Mrs. Maines has had issues with the geese biting her and it is intolerable that her kids are afraid to go out of the fenced yard because of the geese.

She is also concerned with the feces left by the animals and E-coli. She has feces on her front step, her driveway and in her garage. Mrs. Maines listed items of numerous garbage that have filled the fence line, but acknowledges that some is always accountable to the wind. She has picked up commercial bags of garbage. She stated residents should be responsible and bag their trash. Having animals comes with responsibility and accountability. M. Maines thanked the Council for listening to her concerns. Mayor Mueller stated town ordinance 1984-8 deals with trash. Mayor Mueller suggested the Town send a letter to the person residing at 20 South Badger regarding violation of the ordinance. Attorney Frank Peasley pointed out that the ordinance states a letter would be sent giving notice of the violation and ten days time to comply. With regard to the geese, the Clerk stated that the animal ordinance states all animals must be penned. There are photographs of the geese off the property. Mrs. Maines stated she called the police when the geese chased her daughter last summer and was told there was no difference between this and a vicious dog. Mayor Mueller stated she would talk to Chief Sweet regarding this. A letter will be sent to the person residing at 20 South Badger regarding the junk violation and request compliance within ten days. She asked Mrs. Maines to keep Council apprised of any further incidents.

The Council reviewed information regarding allowing teens from Rolling Hills to serve as junior members on the Council from September to May. A motion was passed to implement a Town of Rolling Hills junior council member.

It was discussed that a consensus funding for the purchase of reflectivity signs has been approved at the state level and the signs will be ordered.

Also a consensus funding for the implementation of a new irrigation system on the pathway has been approved at the state level and the contractor will be notified. Lastly, a consensus funding for road maintenance on S Badger and the north-side roads has been approved at the state level. WLC has been notified.

The Council reviewed information regarding the set up of Frisbee golf in the town park. The current budget allows for the purchase of this equipment.

A motion was made and passed to purchase Frisbee golf equipment for no more than $2500.

The Council reviewed information submitted by the FSA regarding their budget request for fire protection services for the next fiscal year and a submitted contract for the same. Attorney Frank Peasley recommended that the contract be drafted in the same form as approved the previous year.

Council was fine with the amount. A motion to approve the amount requested by the Glenrock Fire Department but to have Attorney Peasley draw up a new contract reflecting the new dates for the next fiscal year and the amount, respectively was carried.

The Council reviewed a letter to the Parole Board regarding the Town’s input on an upcoming parole hearing for Alyssa Stewart and the letter was approved.

In further communication to the Council, the Clerk informed Council that fascia on the town hall blew off with a recent wind storm. The material has a life-time warranty and is scheduled to be replaced May 5, 2012. The Clerk reminded Council that she would be attending the IIMC institute the week of May 7-11. L. Meyer would be at the office from 8am-10am each week day.

She also informed Council that Atlantic Electric will be on site May 4, 2012, in consideration of submitting a bid for the fencing around well #2, replacement of the roof and fascia to well house #1, placement of the Neos systems, and lights along the pathway. She told the Council that a representative from WARM Insurance will be at the town hall on May 4, 2012, to meet in person and review the current insurance policy. Black Mountain Software sent a congratulatory card for the completion of the annual state financial audit with no errors. The Council discussed the placement of the Herder head along the pathway by the Junior Class through resident donations.

A budget work session was set for May 8, 2012, at 6:30 pm.

As far as the Sand Dunes Area and the state’s response to the lease termination request, no information has been received from the State with regard to that request.

Town Attorney Frank Peasley reviewed documentation presented by WWDC with regard to the grant and loan for the next phase of the water system project and discussed the same with the Attorney General for language clarification. There was wording that the State would receive 67% of the revenue from the water system; however this is only if the Town ever decided to sell the entire system. Another question was whether or not the Town had to get an attorney’s title opinion on the land; the Town does not, title insurance is fine and is what the Town would want. All claims for payment need to be submitted prior to July 1, 2017, otherwise the Town is responsible for those expenses. The interest rate is 4%. When questioned, the Attorney General challenged Counsel to find

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Matt Mead announced today that he has appointed Richard Lavery to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Jere Ryckman in the Third Judicial District, Sweetwater County. Judge Ryckman is retiring after more than 23 years on the bench.

“I want to thank Judge Ryckman for his service to Wyoming and the judicial system,” Governor Mead said. “Given the quality of nominees I received to fill Judge Ryckman’s seat, I believe the future of the judiciary is bright.

The Judicial Nominating Commission did great work and Rick will serve Wyoming well. He has a keen mind, depth and diversity in his career as a lawyer and the right temperament for the judiciary.”

The Judicial Nominating Commission is chaired by Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Marilyn Kite. Other members are: Robert Shively, Bruce Salzburg, Jeremy Michaels, Richard Bridger, Shelly Christianson and Gina Monk.

raised in Rock Springs and currently practices law in Evanston with the firm of Lavery & Rose.

He has a broad range of experiences, including civil litigation, transactional law, mediation and criminal prosecution. “I am honored to be appointed and to have this opportunity to serve the people of Sweetwater County,” Lavery said. “I thank Governor Mead for his confidence in me.”

Lavery is the municipal court judge for Evanston, Lyman, Mountain View and Bear River.

He served for six years on the Wyoming State Bar Board of Officers and Commissioners and completed his term as President of the Wyoming State Bar in 2009. He is currently a member of the Wyoming Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission.

Lavery has also served on a number of local boards and local non-profit organizations. He and his wife Ann have four children.

Judge Ryckman’s retirement is effective May 21st.

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NEW YORK (AP) — It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday.

One of the most anticipated IPOs in Wall Street history ended on a flat note, with Facebook's stock closing at $38.23, up 23 cents from Thursday night's pricing.

That meant the company founded in 2004 in a Harvard dorm room has a market value of about $105 billion, more than Amazon.com, McDonald's and Silicon Valley icons HewlettPackard and Cisco.

It also gave 28-year-old CEO Mark Zuckerberg a stake worth $19,252,698,725.50.

"Going public is an important milestone in our history," Zuckerberg said before he pushed a button that rang Nasdaq's opening bell from company headquarters at 1 Hacker Way in Menlo Park, Calif. "But here's the thing: Our mission isn't to be a public company. Our mission is to make the world more open and connected."

But for many seeking a big firstday pop in Facebook's share price, the increase of six-tenths of one percent was a letdown.

"This is like kissing your sister," said John Fitzgibbon, founder of IPO Scoop, a research firm.

"With all the drumbeats and hype, I don't think there'll be barroom bragging tonight."

Added Nick Einhorn, an analyst with IPO advisory firm Renaissance Capital: "It wasn't quite as exciting as it could have been.

But I don't think we should view it as a failure."

Indeed, the small jump in price could be seen as an indication that Facebook and the investment banks that arranged the IPO priced the stock in an appropriate range.

It was also good for ordinary investors, who are mostly shut out from the IPO price and have to buy the stock in the open market on day one. They got a chance to buy all day at a price not much above $38.

And it was good for early investors in the company, who owned more than half the 421

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million shares made available in the IPO. Had the stock shot to $60 Friday morning, those early investors would have felt they hadn't gotten enough money for their stakes.

The 421 million shares that were sold fetched $16 billion and represented 15 percent of the company's stock. Facebook got $7 billion, and the early investors $9 billion. The other 85 percent of Facebook's stock is owned

by Zuckerberg and other Facebook executives, employees and early investors. In comparison, Google offered just 7.2 percent of its stock when it went public in 2004. Its stock rose 18 percent on day one.

Here was Facebook's "timeline" Friday, trading under the symbol "FB" on the Nasdaq Stock Market: The stock opened at 11:30 a.m. at $42.05, but soon dipped to $38.01. It briefly traded as high as $45 and by noon was at $40.40. It fluttered throughout the afternoon and hugged the $38 mark for much of the final hour, before closing at $38.23.

By the end of the day, about 570 million shares had changed hands, a huge trading volume for any company.

TD Ameritrade reported that in the first 45 minutes of trading, Facebook accounted for a record 24 percent of trades executed by its customers.

By comparison, on its first day back on the stock market, in November 2010, General Motors represented 7 percent of trades on the online brokerage.

Steve Quirk, who oversees trading strategy at TD Ameritrade, said that about 60,000 orders were lined up before Facebook opened.

Technical glitches delayed the start of Facebook's trading by a half-hour. The Securities and Exchange Commission also is investigating problems traders encountered in changing and canceling their orders.

Other social media companies, most of which have gone public in the last year, saw their shares plummet when it became clear what kind of reception Facebook was getting in the public market.

Shares of game-maker Zynga Inc. and reviews site Yelp Inc. both hit all-time lows.

The City of Casper’s Traffic Court meets regularly to address traffic violations, which includes everything from speeding to running red lights. Some changes are now taking place at the court to make its operation more efficient and effective at dealing with Casper’s traffic offenders.

On any given day when traffic court is in session, the court might hear from fifteen to fifty cases. Fines for speeding begin at $47. Careless Driving, an illegal U-Turn, or running a red light will typically result in a fine of $110.

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-Photo courtesy Stacy Smith Shepherd of the Valley Healthcare celebrated Nursing Home week the week of May 14th.

Residents of SOTV enjoyed the change of scenery in their nurses attire, with the following schedule of colorful costumes: Monday was Pajama Day, Tuesday Mardi Gra, Wednesday boasted 1950's attire, Thursday

was the ever famous Favorite Hat day, and last but never least on Friday the staff celebrated Hippee Day. Prizes were drawn all day every day for those with the most eye appealing outfits, while residents of the care center enjoyed an atmosphere of celebration with those that care for them.

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The stock market will now begin assigning a dollar value to Facebook based primarily on its financial performance. If Facebook can continue to increase its revenue and profit at the rate it has the past few years, the stock should rise. Google reported strong earnings after it became a public company, and its stock price more than tripled the first year, from $85 to $280.

It took Google Inc.'s IPO in 2004 to prove that an Internet company with a revolutionary idea could be profitable. In the process, the Internet search leader is forcing other industries to adapt to a new order where people have come to expect to be able to find just about anything they want by entering a few words into a box on any device with an Internet connection.

Facebook's stock price will also depend somewhat on broad economic forces, as well as the whims of investors.

Facebook's IPO almost certainly will enrich other up-and-coming entrepreneurs as Zuckerberg uses the company's cash and stock to buy other startups in an effort to bring in other talented engineers and promising technology. That's what Google has been doing for years. Since it went public in 2004, Google has spent $10.2 billion buying nearly 200 other companies. Those figures don't include Google's pending $12.5 billion acquisition of cellphone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc., which is still awaiting regulatory approval in China.

Facebook is one of those rare companies whose IPO transcends Wall Street's money lust.

Since its start as a scrappy network for college students, Facebook has come to define social networking by getting its 900 million users around the world to share everything from photos of their pets to their deepest thoughts.

Most tech companies going public want a big rise in their debut to show they're "strong, dynamic companies standing out in the crowd," said Francis Gaskins, president of researcher IPOdesktop, but Facebook already has that image, and so may not care.

Few of the Internet companies to go public recently have been profitable. But Facebook had net income of $205 million in the first three months of 2012, on revenue of $1.06 billion. In 2011, it earned $1 billion on revenue of $3.7 billion, up from earnings of $606 million and revenue of $2 billion a year earlier.

That's a far cry from 2007, when it posted a net loss of $138 million and had revenue of $153 million. The company makes most of its money from advertising. It also takes a cut from the money people spend on virtual items in Facebook games such as "FarmVille."

Facebook's public debut marked a milestone in the history of the Internet. In 1995, Netscape Communications' IPO gave people their first chance to invest in a company whose graphical Web browser made the Internet more engaging and easier to navigate.

Its hotly anticipated IPO lit the fuse that ignited the dot-com boom. That explosion of entrepreneurial activity and investment culminated five years later in a devastating bust that obliterated the notion that the Internet had hatched a "new economy."

Upon accepting a citation from a police officer, the violator is essentially promising to appear in court at the date and time written on the ticket. The individual can pay the ticket beforehand if they wish, but otherwise, they must appear for court at the date and time specified.

The court recently extended its hours. It now operates from 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The extended

hours are meant to make the court more convenient, especially for those people who are trying to pay their fines.

Failure to appear at court or pay the fine beforehand can have severe consequences. A “failure to appear” warrant will be issued for that person. From then on, the person can be arrested and jailed for failing to appear for their required court appearance.

A court appearance can be rescheduled under certain circumstances, provided that the violator makes those arrangements in advance. To reschedule a court appearance, and individual should call the Municipal Court at 307-235-8267.

Certain severe traffic offenses, like DUI’s, require a court appearance. They do not allow the violator to pay the ticket beforehand.

The Municipal Court is located on the fifth floor of the Hall of Justice building at 201 North David Street.

SD Veterinarians Urge Cattle Anthrax Vaccination BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota veterinary officials say last year's flooding may increase the risk of anthrax in cattle this year.

State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven (OH'-dih-koh-vihn) and South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian Russ Daly say farmers and ranchers should vaccinate cattle for anthrax before turning them out to summer pastures.

Anthrax is caused by bacteria that develop into spores in the soil. Daly says flooding could

disrupt the soil and cause anthrax spores to be deposited on grass eaten by cattle.

Daly says anthrax is a disease that can cause rapid death among cattle.

Oedekoven says farmers and ranchers should check cattle frequently during the summer and investigate any unexpected deaths. He says suspected cases of anthrax should be reported to local veterinarians or the state veterinarian's office.

“Overhead Overhead power lines think.” are closer than you think.

Zuckerberg's biggest deal so far came when he agreed to buy Instagram, a maker of a popular mobile app for photos, for $1 billion in April. Because most of the deal is being paid for in stock, Instagram is already getting richer. Based on Facebook's current share price, Instagram is in line to receive about $1.2 billion.

Friday's debut, though, resulted in deals worth much less.

Alper Aydinoglu, a DePaul University student who got 50 shares via Etrade at $38, said he was "disappointed with the first day of trading."

His gain on paper: $11.50, but that was before Etrade's standard commission of $9.99.

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Look up before you go up.

Aydinoglu still called it an excellent learning opportunity.

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"On top of everything, I now have the bragging rights that I participated in one of the most popular IPOs of all time." ___ AP Technology Writers Michael Liedtke in San Francisco and Peter Svensson in New York, Associated Press Writer Marcus Wohlsen in Menlo Park, Calif., and AP Business Writers Bernard Condon, Pallavi Gogoi and Joseph Pisani in New York contributed to this story.

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Senate Majority Fails To Pass A Single Budget Despite Needing Only 51 Votes Washington, D.C. – The United States has been operating without a budget for more than three years and today the U.S. Senate voted on five very different budget proposals.

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, RWyo., a senior member of the Senate Budget Committee, is disappointed in the Senate majority’s unwillingness to support any budget proposal and their refusal to even put forth their own plan to lead the nation out of its nearly $16 trillion debt.

“If only as few as nine members of the majority would have joined us, the Senate would have passed a budget today,” Enzi said.

The Senate voted down President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget that increases the deficit by $9.5 trillion over 10 years. This is the second time that not a single Democrat has voted for the president’s budget. The bill failed by a vote of 0-99. Enzi voted against the budget because it increases personal taxes by $1.6 trillion, corporate taxes by $133 billion and doesn’t include any changes to Medicare and Medicaid.

The Senate majority then voted down the budget passed by the House of Representatives, sponsored by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s, R-Wis. That budget would cut spend-

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Senator Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., budget for Fiscal Year 2013 also failed to garner enough support from the Senate majority for passage. It would completely eliminate four departments of the federal government. The Senate did not pass the bill by a vote of 1683. Even though he disagreed with a number of aspects of the budget, Enzi voted for the budget because the nation desperately needs a plan to get back on a sustainable fis-

For the third straight year, the Senate majority did not put forth a budget plan even though it is required by law.

“The Senate had the opportunity to set the country’s fiscal course today but failed to agree upon a single workable budget to guide the nation out of debt,” said Enzi. “The Senate majority has not passed a legally-required budget in over three years, despite only needing 51 votes for passage. Where’s the leadership?

Where’s their plan to address our nearly $16 trillion debt and prevent us from ending up like Greece and Spain?

They like to be in the majority but they don’t want to lead.

Our debt crisis can’t wait until after the November elections.

Every day that passes is another missed opportunity for leadership and working out a bipartisan solution. America needs a budget and it needs it now.”

HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is up 12 this week to 1,986.

Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. reported Friday that 1,382 rigs were exploring for oil and 600 were looking for gas. Four were listed as miscellaneous. A year ago this week, Baker Hughes reported 1,830 rigs.

Of the major oil- and gas-producing states, New Mexico gained three rigs; California and West Virginia each gained two; and Alaska, Colorado and North Dakota were up one apiece.

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Senator Mike Lee’s, R-Utah, budget for Fiscal Year 2013 also fell short of Senate approval by a vote of 17-82. The bill, which was rejected by the majority, balances the budget in five years. Enzi congratulated Senator Lee for bringing forth a budget proposal.

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Enzi said it would make substantial changes to Medicare and Medicaid with the aim of saving the programs from certain ruin if the status quo continues to be followed. The Ryan plan failed the Senate 41-58. While Enzi does not favor all aspects of Ryan’s budget, he voted for it because it confronts the issues of spending and entitlement reform head on.

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The Webster College Dictionary, 4th Edition, defines amateur, used as a noun, as “a person who is somewhat unskillful, inexpert”. A new book by Ed Klein, titled The Amateur-Obama in the White House, by Regency Publishing, best selling conservative authored books about the Kennedy’s and Hillary Clinton, is a stunning expose of Barack Obama in the Oval Office. Although Klein is routinely dismissed by academicians and the mainstream media, this book is compelling. His claims are buttressed by nearly 200 interviews with many insiders who know Barack Obama best.

The author gives us a behind the scenes peek at his perceived pettiness and pedantry in the White House.

The title is based on a comment attributed to former President Bill Clinton, made in 2011, that President Obama “is an amateur.” President #42 publicly denies the statement. That withering criticism is in stark contrast to “Teflon Bill’s” outright endorsement of President Obama, including a recent video defending the Commanderin-Chief’s killing of Osama Bin Laden, and “dissing” contender Mitt Romney as unlikely to have made the “tough choice.”

Bill Clinton, always the consummate politician, is loyal only to himself, says Klein.

Last year in a private gathering in Chappaqua to coax Hillary to run against Obama in the 2012 Primary, in response to her push back that a run at the Oval Office would be viewed as disloyal, “Loyalty is a joke,” he shot back. “Loyalty doesn’t exist in politics.” Bill loathes the Obamas, Mr. Klein asserts.

Klein assailed Michelle with explosive claims that paint an image of her as an “angry black woman”, and extremely jealous of Oprah Winfrey, whom she reportedly “threw under the bus” after Miss O’s endorsement and support for then Senator Obama. It occurred simultaneously as he “threw Reverend Wright under the bus.” Klein reports that he recorded a three hour session with Rev. Jeremiah Wright in Chicago, who had become a pariah.

His critics are legion, claiming that Klein has a history of smearing famous political figures, and his “attacks” and “wild accusations” are proof that he is not to be taken seriously. The more liberal media outlets would ignore the book if possible, however, their next strategy is to trivialize it by citing the two most shocking claims as “outrageous.”

The first, in 2008, that Candidate Obama tried to bribe Rev. Wright with $150,000 to muzzle his former spiritual mentor until after election day. Klein’s claim that it is “all on the tape” should be soon tested considering the outrage from the Left.

A member of the President’s “inner circle” Dr. Eric Whittaker, Vice President of the University of Chicago Medical Center, according to Klein, stealthily made the monetary offer. When Wright declined, Senator Obama reportedly met surreptitiously with his former pastor. The peccable reverend reportedly rebuffed the Illinois Senator. Secret Service records placed them in Chicago on the date that Klein claims the event occurred.

Second, the First Lady resented and mistrusted Oprah Winfrey, because Michelle’s hubby valued Miss O’s influence and advice more than her own. Mr. Klein also alleges that the most influential member of the “inner circle” and bosom buddy of both the President and First Lady, Valerie Jarrett, Senior advisor to the White House, and a member-in-goodstanding in the “Chicago patronage culture,“ was fearful that she would be “dethroned”

by Winfrey, planted seeds of discord in the ear of Michelle.

Miss “O” didn’t see that bus coming either.

The Drudge Report, and the Washington Times are strident supporters of the book and its claims. The Left’s en garde will be to denounce and decry it as “classless,” “prurient tabloiding,” unworthy of reading."

Conservatives and President Obama detractors will likely find solace in these allegations.

Donald Trump urged everyone who cares about America to read Klein’s eye-opening book. Acrimony will ensue.

Does it merit reading? What do you think?

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Another Chance Another Chance

TJ Casey is a singer/ songwriter, storyteller, composer and entertainer. He was raised up on ranches in Wyoming and Montana and now teaches the "Code of the West" and poetry to students all across America.

Check him out at: www.tjcasey.net.

He done his best, to keep the ranch; the one his grandpa started.

He labored every single day, since his wife departed.

He had a run of real bad luck, the whiskey tood a hold.

He started selling off the place, more precious land than gold.

He went from booze to gamblin’; he was playin’ five card stud.

He was fastly losing everything, it was time to pay in blood.

He drew five cards goin’ for broke; for once he took the lead.

Then it came, the final bet; he bet the ranches deed.

flush; the crowd we heard explode.

The Master gave another chance; the writing was on the wall.

He took the deed, and money too and he left the gambling hall.

He stepped aboard his trusty steed, then went back to his spread.

Not goin’ back to gamblin’, was a thing he did not dread.

He met a gal, they married up; and they ran the place together.

Then life went by, like always, they aged like oiled leather.

Kids they had, they all grew up and now they run the ranch.

It’s funny how a man can change, when he’s given another chance...

The room was all but silent, as cards were bein’ showed.

He layed ‘em down a royal

Expression Okay, let me take a second first to say that this topic is something that frustrates me beyond reasoning. So, please understand when I first say that I am not trying to tell you how to parent your children by any means.

I just signed an online petition for a teenage boy I have never met in my life, who’s school declined him the right to grow his hair out. This school’s dress code requires boys to keep their hair above a certain length, and if it grows beyond that the student is required to cut his hair.

However, girls are allowed to grow their hair to whatever length they like, so long as it is presentable. Now, I have no problem with hair length, boy or girl. Some of the smartest men I have ever met have had longer hair. However, there is somewhat of a twist to my story…

The mother petitioning the school board requested that they allow an instance for her son to grow his hair out for donation purposes, nothing else. Her son was a child cancer survivor, being diagnosed with infant leukemia and going through years of chemo and all kinds of cancer remedies. By the grace of whatever deity you believe in, he survived. Now, her son wants to do something for the good of others and give back. He wants to give back by growing and donating his hair to cancer patients and survivors. Because this school board won’t let him grow his hair out, he is not able to attend school if he grows his hair to the length needed. His mother is

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petitioning the school simply to allow a male student to grow his hair out for donation purposes only, requiring that students be required to keep their hair well kempt, clean, and presentable.

When it comes time to donate their hair, they must cut their hair to the school’s requirements for length, and then turn in a receipt of donation to the school to prove their intent. Personally – I find this extremely reasonable, and her son should be able to do something for the good of the people.

Then I got to read the comments from other petition signers. One lady’s comment made me think – most teenagers these days want to go do drugs or drink (true in a lot of cases today, no?). This student, a cancer survivor, wants to give back to his community and to cancer survivors and patients as well.

My thoughts went to another method of thinking – healthy youthful expression.

In my opinion, it is the parent’s responsibility to set their expectations and ground rules for their children. They are the ones responsible for making sure their children are presentable, respectable, and socially withstanding – it’s not just your child’s school’s responsibility.

Teachers aren’t you; they aren’t parents to your child. They have their own children (in most cases) with their own values and their own rules. They are there to instill your child with education, knowledge, and skills – not to be a mommy or a daddy. When parents fail to do their jobs correctly, schools have to enforce rules because they can’t have a school popu-

Sustainable Skills For Converse County Resident, Alive and Well When it comes to sustainability, reusing things we already have for a purpose in which they were not at first intended is key. Long story short - recycle.

Douglas, Wyoming resident Kathy Berryman is doing just that and it's a tradition that she learned from her grandmother.

Kathy crochets rugs out of old cotton fabric, sheets, and other bedding. "I prefer to use 100% cotton," Kathy notes. "Polyester and cotton combined tend to fray after a few washings and will eventually fall apart."

Most of the fabric that Kathy uses is given to her by friends and family. Garage sales and flea markets are also a good source of material. When she customizes a rug for family mem- Kathy Berryman shows one ber or good friends it's her pref- of her cotton rugs. erence to use old and outgrown Photo Susan Stoltz clothing that comes directly from the family themselves. This makes the rug not only personal but also memorable.

"Crocheting is almost a lost art," Kathy explained. "It's so easy to simply go to the store and buy what we need rather than spend the time to create it. It takes time and very few people have time to spare these days for a hobby like this. Teaching my grand -daughter proved to be more difficult than I expected. I used to sit for hours watching my grandmother work different projects, but there are so many distractions for young ones these days. I find it hard to keep them focused. She has the interest however, and that's a great start."

lace filled with rebels, hoodlums, and what have you. My thought is that schools hinder on a lot of expression from young people these days. They are required to follow such strict rules because the parents of children throw hissy fits when a child expresses themself and they as a parent don’t like it. In an effort to make everybody happy, a school board will vote on things like hair height for boys, dress codes, the like. In certain situations, these are good (like no alcohol or drugs on school property). But when you put a child in the corner from exploring themselves as people that’s all going to explode in your face when he or she is out of school.

Trust me – I’ve seen it happen to some of my best friends.

Sometimes it even happens before and the school can’t even stop it, and sometimes there’s no stopping it anyway. The

truth of the matter, parents, is that your children are going to be exposed to things you might not like or want them to be exposed to. Experience is what makes people grow. I applaud this mother for actively petitioning her son’s school board to allow an exception to the rule for something that a teenager wants to do to give back. I hope everyone reading this understands that you can’t put baby in a corner, and you should fight for the things that your children are passionate about and support them no matter what. And – If you want to grow your hair out and donate it to cancer patients, or surprise a friend with a bouquet of flowers and make their day, or cut your hair a way you’ve never done it before, or want to try a new style: DO IT and don’t let anybody tell you not to.

In a society of instant gratification it's easy to understand why teaching younger generations the ways of sustainability is so difficult. Learning skills such as this are so important in a quest for selfreliance. Being less dependent on big box stores to fulfill every little need is another step toward freeing ourselves from dependence.

Kathy's rugs are colorful, beautiful, and stand up to the test of time.

I've had one for a year now, and it's in a high traffic area. It washes and wears well. I bought another on my last visit to Wyoming and have ordered a third. The personality each rug gives a room is outstanding. Self-sufficiency in a beautiful way. I'm all for that!

If you'd like to buy one of Kathy's rugs, or speak with her about learning the craft of crocheting rugs you can contact her by emailing grandmaberryman@hotmail.com or telephone: 307-359-1719.

So Sassy, my boss in Casper wants me to move up to Management level, which would mean I'd be working the night shift. It is a $5 hour jump in pay.

There is a Management position open on day shift but he wants me on the night, or I can stay where I am at. The ONLY reason I am struggling with this is because I just don't want to be locked into nights for the rest of my life, mostly because it would be hard on my new relationship. I don't have children, I'm a 32 year old female. I'm considering asking if he would consider me for the day shift, but my boss can be strict and I wonder if I will risk losing the opportunity for the night shift. I guess I could answer this one on my own, I should take it, but wanted your take.

Hope you use my post.

Melinda Dear Melinda,

When a person is offered a promotion it is not umcommon to have questions. It is totally appropriate to ask your boss why he thinks you would be good for the night position. Straight up ask him. Make him aware that you are interested in the day position.

The biggest question for you is whether you could be happy working nights, and most likely you will be locked into nights until something else comes along during the day and will they fill that spot with you and then fill the night spot? or just fill the day spot with someone else besides you, because days are easier to fill. So my advice to you is; decide if you are even interested in the night position. If you are not interested, tell your boss why you are only interested in the day position, and thank him for the consideration of the night job, but it just doesnt fit your lifestyle right now.

Let me know if you get the job.

Oh and if speaking up ruins your chances for either job, then you don't want to be on a management team run by a guy like that anyway.

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A Beautiful Garden Starts Now - Memorial Day Means Gardening for Many By gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers

So get out and start planting to make this the best gardening season yet.

Get out the shovel and trowels – it's Memorial Day weekend and that means gardening for many. Spend a bit more time getting your garden off to a good start and reap the benefits all season long. Proper planting and post planting care means less maintenance, fewer pests and more produce and beautiful flowers in your landscape.

Nationally known gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening.

She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on over 100 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening Howto magazine. Melinda hosted

Start by selecting healthy plants free of insect and disease problems. There’s no need to spend money on problems. And keep in mind that bigger is not always better. Instead look for compact plants with sturdy stems. The leaves should be deep green or the proper color for that variety. Avoid plants that show signs of stress such as spots, brown leaf edges, and holes.

And when all things are equal, purchase the perennials with multiple stems.

“The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS. She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing editor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist and was a horticulture instructor with tenure. Her web site is www. melindamyers.com

Keep your purchase properly watered before and after planting. Check transplants daily and twice a day when temperatures rise, watering as needed.

Increase success and reduce the stress transplants often face. Apply a plant strengthener such as JAZ Spray to protect potted plants from drying out until you are able to plant.

Or apply to transplants to get your plants off to a vigorous start. These organic products are not fertilizers but rather naturally occurring molecules that work like an immunization to help new and established plants better tolerate heat, drought, insects, disease, and other challenges plants face.

Prepare the soil before planting. Though not glamorous building a good foundation for your garden will pay off this season and beyond. Dig one or two inches of compost, peat moss or other organic matter and a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer into the top 12 inches of the soil.

Now slide, don’t pull, the plants out of their containers to avoid damaging their roots and stems. If they resist, gently squeeze small flexible pots or roll larger pots on their sides over the ground. This loosens the roots, releasing the pot from the container.

Gently tease any roots that encircle (girdle) the root ball. Or use a knife to slice through girdling roots or the tangled mass that often develops at the bottom of the pot. This encourages the roots to explore the soil beyond the planting hole. And a bigger root system means healthier plants that are more productive and beautiful.

Set your plants at the same depth they were growing in their container. Tall leggy tomatoes are the exception.

These can be planted deeper or in shallow trenches to encourage roots to form along the buried stem. Cover the roots with soil and gently tamp to insure good root to soil contact. Water new plantings thoroughly; moistening the rootball, planting hole, and beyond. Spread a thin layer of shredded leaves, evergreen needles or other mulch over the soil to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cooler when hot weather moves in for the summer.

Check new plantings every other day and water thoroughly and often enough to keep the soil slightly moist. Gradually reduce the frequency until your plants only need to be watered once a week in heavy clay soils and twice a week in sandy soils. Of course you’ll need to water more often in hot weather.

And don’t forget about the rest of your landscape. Plant strengtheners can be applied to established plants to prepare them for the often stressful season ahead. Treated plants will be better able to tolerate heat and drought as well as attacks from insects and diseases.

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